Safety Rules for the Qubec Film and Video
Industry
Written by the Technical Committee of the film and video industrys joint
sector-based working group and produced by the Commission de la sant
et de la scurit du travail du Qubec.
Makeup and hairdressing
Makeup and hairdressing room
1. The makeup and hairdressing room must be clean
and equipped with hot running water. Its floor must
be unobstructed, swept regularly and kept clean to
avoid falls.
2. The room must be kept at a constant ambient
temperature of at least 20C, and be well lit and well
ventilated (see Regulation respecting occupational
health and safety).
3. It must contain height-adjustable chairs, an anti-
fatigue mat (rubber mat that absorbs impacts) and a
first aid kit (see contents of a vehicle first aid kit in the
appendix of guideline 9) to which is added a clean
eye cup.
4. Accessories attached to walls (storage racks, mirrors,
etc.) must be solidly installed so that they will not fall.
5. Workstations must be clean and articles placed safely
and within reach, based on their frequency of use.
6. Equipment and accessories used for various treatments
must be cleaned and disinfected after each use, and
then stored in a clean location, protected from dust
and dirt. Each cast member must have his own
sponges, powder boxes, combs and brushes. On the
set, these articles must be kept in clearly labeled
plastic bags.
7. The cast hairdressers and makeup artists must use a
cart or ask the technical team for help in carrying
heavy or bulky equipment. To maintain good back
posture, they must properly distribute the weight of
the equipment to be carried for touch-ups (e.g., use a
belt, a jacket with several pockets, a shoulder bag,
etc.).
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Guideline 20
2nd edition
8. The producer must provide them with seats for sitting
during waiting periods and allow them to take full
advantage of break and meal periods, due to long
working hours.
Note. The use of closed low-heeled shoes, with arch supports
and absorbing and anti-slip soles, reduces the discomfort
produced by hard surfaces. Furthermore, to delay the onset
of fatigue and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries,
microbreaks are recommended, which allow muscles to relax
for a few seconds.
Safe use of products
9. Cast hairdressers and makeup artists must:
obtain information from suppliers about the possi-
ble risks and contraindications of certain hairdress-
ing or makeup products;
keep a list of the products used, indicating, among
other things, the purchase date;
check with the cast regarding allergies or sensitivi-
ties to certain products. If someone reacts to a
product, use of the product must be immediately
stopped, and the producer or safety coordinator
must be informed;
follow general hygiene rules such as washing
hands before and after each hairdo or makeup
application.
10. When applying dye or colouring or when perming or
straightening hair, appropriate gloves must be worn
and the ventilation must be adequate. As much as
possible, avoid using sprays; otherwise, avoid being in
the spray cone, limit the time of use, and use a face
shield to protect the cast member.
11. Products must be kept at the proper temperature,
and flammable liquids and aerosols kept in a cool
place, away from sources of heat and flame. The
manufacturers recommendations about the products
use and storage must be followed.
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12. Controlled substances decanted from the original
container into another container must be labeled.
13. The following are mandatory:
use one tube of mascara per person to avoid
infection;
immediately replace outdated products;
use containers with dispensers for liquid products;
preferably use products in gel or cream form and
avoid powders that have to be mixed;
use a disinfected spatula to remove a product from
its container (never use your fingers).
14. For makeup removal, avoid using solvents such as
isopropyl myristate, a substance found in some
glue-removal products.
Production and application of prostheses
Workshops that make prostheses use different products:
resin, clay, plaster, foam, fibreglass, acrylic paints, etc.
They are applied with glue and removed with a solvent
or water.
1. Avoid dust accumulation in these workshops and
work in a hood when products harmful to health are
used, such as isocyanates to produce polyurethane
prostheses, since isocyanates can cause respiratory
allergies.
2. When necessary, use the appropriate means of
protection (gloves, safety glasses, masks, etc.). For
example, wear a dust filter mask for the dust
produced by plaster sanding.
3. Keep respiratory equipment within reach, protected
from dust, in a clean location, and make sure that it
is properly adjusted and regularly maintained. The
person in charge of the workshop must also keep an
audit log for this equipment.
4. Workshop personnel must have easy access to the
controlled substances material safety data sheets. If
these substances are brought onto the set, their
respective material safety data sheets must also be
brought there.
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Written by the Technical Committee of the film and video industrys joint
sector-based working group and produced by the Commission de la sant
et de la scurit du travail du Qubec.
2nd edition
Guideline 20
References
Guideline 25 on Controlled substances.
Guideline 9 on First aid.
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety,
S-2.1, r. 19.01.
CSSTs Service du rpertoire toxicologique
514 906-3080, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
1 888 330-6374 (toll-free)
Web site: www.reptox.csst.qc.ca
Note. The information contained in this guideline is
not exhaustive and does not replace current standards,
laws and regulations.
Guideline 20 Appendix
5. Before prostheses are applied, the cast member must
be asked whether he has any allergies to resins or
solvents. Water-based glues must preferably be used.
6. If a cast member must wear special makeup or a
prosthesis for several consecutive days, a resting period
must be provided to allow skin to regenerate. This
resting period can vary, depending on the persons
sensitivity.
7. When the work includes delicate and precise manipu-
lations (application of prostheses, sculpture, implanting
of hair, special makeup, etc.), good working postures
must be adopted to avoid injury. It is recommended
that:
the object that you are working on or the person
on whom you are applying makeup be 25 to 30 cm
away from your eyes and that you keep your
hands within this zone;
you ensure that the lighting is adequate;
you are seated;
you use a seat with good back support and adjust
it so that you can work at the proper height;
you use padded body supports for your elbows,
forearms or hands to reduce muscle fatigue;
you take breaks throughout the work period.
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